he Tea Rebel of Ilam: How a Widow's 1-Ropani Plot Challenged Global Giants From Hand-Plucking Leaves to Exporting to Harrods - Durga's Organic Warfare

Durga Devi's calloused fingers have plucked over 2 million tea leaves since her husband's death left her with 0.3 acres and three hungry children. Rejecting chemical fertilizers pushed by corporations, she pioneered "bio-cha" - tea grown with Himalayan medicinal herbs. After 7 years of ridicule, her organic certification attracted Japanese buyers paying $120/kg. Today, her 87-women cooperative supplies Fortnum & Mason and trains farmers in 14 districts. The secret? Goat...